Cowboys have crucial decision to make with Cooper Rush, Trey Lance

Both Trey Lance and Cooper Rush have performed well for the Dallas Cowboys but they can't keep both.
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The talk of the town regarding the Dallas Cowboys has been centered on who will be their next head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy.

However, the team also faces several important decisions, including the futures of marquee free agents and key depth pieces, such as quarterbacks Trey Lance and Cooper Rush.

Given the Dak Prescott's injury history, no backup position is more critical than quarterback.

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Cooper Rush, an undrafted free agent, has proven himself as a reliable backup with a 9-5 record as a starter for the Cowboys. Meanwhile, Trey Lance, the former number-three overall pick, has started just one game for Dallas, which ended in a loss, leaving him with a 5-7 overall record.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles
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Despite this, the Cowboys should prioritize re-signing Lance due to his high ceiling, athleticism, and arm strength—attributes Rush simply doesn't possess.

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While Rush has been a dependable backup, the Cowboys are likely to bring in a new head coach and possibly a new system.

Lance's physical tools make him more adaptable to a variety of systems, and he could even have an offense built around his strengths. Given his potential, Lance offers greater long-term upside for the Cowboys than Rush.

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